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    Some wishes for V2 of the apps :)

    in Feedback for the Affinity V2 Suite of Products

    Posted

    1 hour ago, RichardMH said:

    Many of us see the affinity apps as a work in progress. The RAW engine is a bit of a weakness. I have mixed feelings about the AI masking tools. I'm in a photography club that has regular editing "competitions" (for fun and education not prizes) and for anything complex I can often do better than those with more AI based masking. For simple things they are a bit faster. But anything important we are all faffing around with halos etc. Topaz seem to have stopped developing Mask AI and I found Affinity better. They do have something good happening with the AI masking in Photo AI though.

    Yeah fair. Hence the suggestions:)

    Some wishes for V2 of the apps :)

    in Feedback for the Affinity V2 Suite of Products

    Posted

    58 minutes ago, Pšenda said:

    And isn't it better to first try to search the forum, or ask if the required functions have not already been implemented long ago (for example, by asking in the Questions forum)? Likewise, search the forum (in accordance with the forum rules), if similar/same requests have not existed for a long time? For example

    https://www.google.com/search?q=UI/UX+tools+site:forum.affinity.serif.com

    Yes and no imo. First link per example is one with no replies or traction from 2021 for v1. I did check some and tried the first couple of pages of the v2 board before I made my post. The point obviously is not just to make my opinions known but also to bring stuff to affinitys attention. These topics are untouched in the v2 board (did check the first couple of pages) and Googles results are 0 traction old posts for v1. 

     

    Srr for breaking the rules. Mods can close this topic if they want :)

     

    Some wishes for V2 of the apps :)

    in Feedback for the Affinity V2 Suite of Products

    Posted

    1 minute ago, RNKLN said:

    While you're creating your 20 separate entries, isn't this what you're looking for with regard to resizing a document?

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    Thanks so much! Yes exactly that and I have no idea how I have missed this lol. 

    but as I said.

    "Some of these might have already been posted or maybe even implemented at this point, yet I am unable to find. But who knows. Here goes"

    Thanks so much again :3 19 entries to go! :D

    Some wishes for V2 of the apps :)

    in Feedback for the Affinity V2 Suite of Products

    Posted

    Hey all :)

    Just to let the devs know what I feel like are some great additions from V2 going forward. Some of these might have already been posted or maybe even implemented at this point, yet I am unable to find. But who knows. Here goes :D 

    General

    • Launcher App: An app from where you can start the apps but also update them. If new apps are released (if ever) they can be added here too and from this app you can then go and get a better overview. For examples see Articulate 360 launcher app or the launcher app from the company that shall not be mentioned.

     

    Affinity Photo

     

    • AI Object seperation: Some AI related tools that help you seperate object/background in one click. I have seen this implemented in other tools (Photoshop, On1 Photo RAW) and while not perfect you can always refine the selection. 
    • RAW Engine Improvements: The RAW Engine of V2.0 is already tons better than the one of V1, especially on the highlights but I'd say keep improving :) 

     

    Affinity Designer

     

    • UI/UX tools: I feel like there is a golden opportunity laying here now that the company who shall not be mentioned bought Figma. Affinity Designer feels like the best place for this. 
    • Resize document: Resize document in such a way it adds space to the existing document that is currently open. This might be possible already but it feels natural when designing webpages to start with the header and then move down.  (edit)
    • Tools for making graphs/charts: Like in illustrator. Add the data to a sheet from which it can build a graph/chart. Great for infographic designers I'd say. 
    • 3d Extrude: Might be useful for tons of applications :D Yes even for piecharts. 

     

    Thanks for building such great apps and I am enjoying the V2's a ton. A lot of the ideas I posted could even be spread across the other apps but I just felt it was more natural in the way I posted it here. 

    Old V1 users being asked to pay EXACTLY the same for V2 new users? NOT COOL.

    in Feedback for the Affinity V2 Suite of Products

    Posted

    5 hours ago, Corgi said:

    To me, the "recently purchased v1" time consideration is, as you say, the strongest rationale for feeling that the upgrade pricing is unfair.

    The other consideration, which is, "other software vendors offer special upgrade pricing" is a factor (though less compelling). To me, it's natural human behavior that people who routinely see other vendors offer upgrade pricing which is lower than new-user pricing will expect similar behavior from other vendors, as a bonus for their prior investment, loyalty, testing/bug reporting, and advocacy for their product. That's how competitors such as Corel does it, and how Adobe did it back in pre-subscription days. These expectations are liable to lead to disappointment if the precedent isn't followed, no matter what the price is. 

    But this isn't a zero-sum game, and I can also see how Serif's pricing makes sense (though not to recent v1 purchasers) to people who don't have the expectation of a price differential for upgraders. And that's perfectly fine.

    The grace period is there by releasing V2.0 without it being FLOODED with new sick features that you need to have NOW!! People who bought in the affinity infrastructure long time ago will upgrade right now, others still have some time to get their moneys worth out of v1. The notice is out => V2.0 is where new features will be added. I feel there is some sort of graceperiod by releasing v2 the way they did tbh.

    Affinity V2, updates, pricing and no subscription (moved)

    in Affinity on Desktop Questions (macOS and Windows)

    Posted

    We already knew that the new version would come as a one time buy so will be the next one and the next one ad nauseam.

     

    If you think it's not worth the upgrade yet,just wait for the moment you feel it is. I bought day 1 as I am an early adopter and felt it was totally worth it already. If you bought into affinity a couple of months ago you don't have to run to the stores yet. Eventually people decide for themselves. 

     

    Anyway the notice is out. V2 is released, this will be the  version that will be updated with new features and if you think it's worth it, like i do, get it and if not wait a couple of months. Simple.

     

    Development Persona a bit sluggish

    in Pre-V2 Archive of Affinity on Desktop Questions (macOS and Windows)

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Dan C said:

    Hi @MaartenTummers,

    Sorry to see you're having trouble! This is likely caused by your GPU drivers, though I do appreciate you have checked these are up to date.

    I'd recommend using DDU (https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html) to uninstall the GPU drivers from your system, then download and install the newest drivers available from Nvidas website and try developing your image once again.

    If this issue still occurs, can you please provide a screenshot of your Edit > Preferences > Performance dialog for me?

    Hey :) I got it to work faster. I think it is most likely a GPU issue because sometimes after I play a game (New World) for a lengthy time it happens again but somewhat later it is buttersmooth. My PC is probably just a bit of a mess but I just want to confirm that 1) normally it should work buttersmooth and 2) it has nothing to do with Affinity but rather with a bricked GPU probably :D Might get a new system anytime soon, but consider this one resolved for now :) thanks!

    Development Persona a bit sluggish

    in Pre-V2 Archive of Affinity on Desktop Questions (macOS and Windows)

    Posted

    Hey guys,


    Maybe you know the solution :) If I drag sliders in development persona these mosaique like blocks appear and it takes a while for the preview to refresh. Its a bit hard to explain but I hope the screenshot gives the idea. I think the keyword is 'responsiveness'

     

    My system:

     

    Windows 10 

    Nvidia GeForce 1050 ti

    16 GB RAM 

     

    Drivers are up to date

    Affinity v2 

     

    I have a dual monitor setup (happens on both) and I tried going to preference to disable/enable CL acceleration. I have other RAW editors who don't show this and behave a bit more responsive if you catch my drift. Is there anything I can try? :)

     

    Oh RAW files are either from a Sony A7 or a FujiFilm X-T3

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    Introduce Yourself

    in News and Information

    Posted

    I am Maarten, 

    I work as an E-Learning Developer/Graphic-UI designer and I have all 3 Affinity programs. Super impressed with all of them. 

    I am also an avid photographer and I use affinity photo for all my editing work. 

    Check www.maartentummers.nl for my pics.

    Affinity Photo 1.9 crashes after downloading assets

    in V1 Bugs found on Windows

    Posted

    2 hours ago, DanG said:

    Hi @e snissaert,

    Welcome to the Serif Affinity forums :) 

    Thanks for reporting this. 2 quick questions:

    1. Does it affect all assets? If not, which asset were you downloading when it crashed?
    2. Do you have a crash report in %AppData%\Roaming\Affinity\Photo\1.0\CrashReports\reports? If so, would you mind uploading it here please?

    Thanks in advance

    Hey;

    1: I can't get to the assets. As soon as I click 'Register now' or 'sign in' the loading sequence starts and then it crashes. The last thing I see is the screen attached to this post. Then it just closes and I am back in Windows. 

    2. I have uploaded the most recent crash report after I clicked on register now again and it crashed :P  Hope it's useful ❤️

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